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Business/FinancialATK Posts Strong Fourth Quarter On Lower Expenses, Higher Ammo, NASA Sales
By Calvin Biesecker Alliant Techsystems [ATK] yesterday reported a strong end to its fiscal year 2008 led by growth in its civil ammunition, NASA, advanced weapons and composite structures businesses […]
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CongressHASC Panel Calls For ARH, FCS Cuts, While Keeping F-22 And C-17 Lines Running
By Emelie Rutherford A House subcommittee yesterday called for cutting the Pentagon’s budget request for the Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) and Future Combat Systems (FCS) efforts, while advising adding supplemental […]
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House Panel Cuts Missile Defense Authorizations; Backers Oppose Them
By Dave Ahearn The House Armed Services Committee strategic forces subcommittee added to some established missile defense programs but cut authorizations for some newer developmental programs, reductions that program supporters […]
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Navantia Shipyard Demonstrates Efficiencies, Best Practices
During his tenure as Navy Secretary, Donald Winter has made it a point to visit foreign shipyards when the opportunity presents itself. The visits have enabled Winter to see best […]
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Congress
House Panel Orders Probes of Missile Defense Programs
By Dave Ahearn A House subcommittee yesterday pushed forward legislation ordering studies into missile defense programs, including the proposed European Missile Defense (EMD) system. The House Armed Services Committee strategic […]
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Tanker Overturn Would Be Disaster, Advocates of European Cooperation Say
If the Air Force’s contested tanker contract with Northrop Grumman [NOC] and a European partner is overturned, it will be a “disaster” for efforts to accelerate cooperation between the United […]
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Editor’s note
Register today for Defense Daily’s first webinar on Open Architecture on Tuesday May 20th 11 am to 12 noon EDT! Speakers for include William Johnson, Consultant, WMJ Associates, Captain William […]
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Australia To Spend $450 Million On Aegis Combat System
Australia is looking to spend $450 million for Aegis Combat System components as well as associated equipment and services, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) reported. Australia is seeking the […]
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Business/Financial
Coast Guard Takes Delivery of CGC Bertholf Today
The Coast Guard today will take delivery of the first National Security Cutter, the CGC Bertholf (WMSL-750), weeks following the ship’s successful completion of acceptance trials. The Bertholf will be […]
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ArmyWargame Introduces Campaign Design To A Broad Audience
By Ann Roosevelt CARLISLE BARRACKS, Pa.–Regional operational panels at Unified Quest 2008 are using a new way to solve complex problems as part of the game’s effort to investigate innovative […]